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Life expectancy set to rise in industrialized countries

February 23, 2017

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Using a novel approach, scientists predict that life expectancy will continue to increase in developed countries, potentially exceeding 90 years for women in South Korea in 2030. The United States – where life expectancy is already among the lowest of high-income nations – is projected to fall further behind.

The study – led by Imperial College London in the United Kingdom and conducted in collaboration World Health Organization (WHO) – is published in The Lancet.

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